Wisconsin Auto Museum
Celebrating A Silver Anniversary
In a relatively short span of time, a once-unwanted 165,000 square foot canning factory, where mushrooms used to grow on silt-lined loading docks, has become a 12-acre educational and arts hub. The Wisconsin Automotive Museum is a world-class entity devoted to Badger state automobiles.... more
CLASSICS
John Gunnell - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Steering wheels
Style, Convenience, and Safety Merged
Undoubtedly, the single most important piece of equipment in an automotive interior, from the vehicle control standpoint, is the steering wheel. Not only does it ensure the automobile safely goes where it is pointed, but the very size and shape is critical to comfortable driving.... more
GENERAL
Eric Eikenberry - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Corvette braking test
Taking stop-testing to the ragged edge
I’ll admit it, if there was a 12-Step Program for Acceleration Addiction I would have never made it past…“Hi, my name is Jim and I’m addicted to speed”!... more
CORVETTE
Jim Moore - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Bought the 'Bird!
Lingenfelter purchases 1969 Firebird for Hot Rodders Children's Charity
A 1969 Pontiac Firebird is the latest addition to The Lingenfelter Collection, a private collection of 200 muscle cars, significant race cars, Corvettes and exotics owned by Ken Lingenfelter.... more
GM
Andy Bolig - October 19, 2011 08:33 PM - Comments
White Out in Florida
Event Draws Attention to Teen Safety
Traffic crashes are the #1 killer of teens in Florida and in the United States. To keep more teens safe in the driver and passenger seats, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles joined five high schools in the state to host White... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - October 18, 2011 11:34 AM - Comments
For A Good Cause
Unique Tribute Created
When Ford Designer Melvin Betancourt created a one-of-a-kind 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca for auction at an upcoming charity event to benefit cardiovascular care, research and education at Henry Ford Health System, he says it was a labor of love... more
MUSTANG
Ford Motor Company - October 18, 2011 09:56 AM - Comments
Buying Wheel Estate
Coker Group Purchases Wheel Vintiques
Since its founding in 1986, Wheel Vintiques has become one of the most recognized names in the collector car, hot rod and classic truck hobby. The Wheel Vintiques offering encompasses hundreds of styles of wheels and accessories and is the most complete line of steel and wire wheels in the automotive aftermarket today.... more
GENERAL
Tommy Lee Byrd - October 17, 2011 04:39 PM - Comments
Lake Mirror Classic A Success
Rare DuPont Wins Best of Show
The Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland, Florida utilized the combination of all things automotive with good weather to combine for a spectaculr show. The event, which kicked off Friday night, went into high gear today with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and... more
CLASSICS
Larry Jewett - October 15, 2011 09:15 PM - Comments
NSRA Southeast Nats (Day 2)
Rods, customs and cars of all eras converge on the fairgrounds again.
Things got off to a blazing start on Saturday as cars worked their way through the gates and spectators spun their way through the turnstiles, setting sights on the big day at the Nats.... more
GENERAL
Andy Bolig - October 15, 2011 06:34 PM - Comments
Lake Mirror 2011 Underway
Opening Night Features Perfect Weather
The 2011 Lake Mirror Festival got underway Friday (October 14) with a band performing at the amphitheater to a large and appreciative crowd. The kickoff of the event bodes well for tomorrow's activity as the weatherman promises more of the same. During... more
CLASSICS
Larry Jewett - October 15, 2011 07:00 AM - Comments